Leonie Barrie
Biography
Leonie Barrie joined just-style as managing editor ten years ago, and during that time has been instrumental in steering the site's editorial content and direction. Under her leadership, just-style has raised its profile internationally, and today boasts a team of contributors around the world who provide a unique blend of up-to-the-minute news, research and analysis on the apparel and footwear industry and its supply chain.
An experienced business journalist with a background in fashion and textiles, Leonie has written extensively about global sourcing and production, technology, emerging markets, brand and marketing strategies. In her capacity as managing editor she has also travelled around the world to gain first-hand experience of the industry in various countries, as well as attending and speaking at conferences and writing about the international apparel industry and the challenges and opportunities it faces.
Columns by Leonie Barrie
Viewpoint
just-style editor Leonie Barrie shares her thoughts on some of the top stories in the news.
Articles by Leonie Barrie
US: Cotton stockpile figures weigh on futures prices
10 February 2012
Cotton prices for March delivery have dropped to 90.3 cents a pound on the ICE Futures US exchange in New York after the latest monthly figures from the US Department of Agriculture forecast a rise in production and a fall in consumption for the current season.
SRI LANKA: Hirdaramani factory in carbon neutral "first"
10 February 2012
A Sri Lankan firm's eco-friendly garment factory has been awarded CarbonNeutral certification - making it the first apparel plant in Asia to achieve this accolade and helping shore up the country's reputation as a leader in ethical and sustainable manufacturing.
Top stories on just-style this week...
10 February 2012
The most-read stories on just-style this week included news that Nike has lent its support to a new waterless fabric dyeing process, the recommendation that international brands and retailers address the low wages of Cambodian garment workers, and reports that despite facing a tough year, China's textile and clothing industry is set for further growth.
PHILIPPINES: Uniqlo to open first store in June
10 February 2012
GERMANY: Gerry Weber to buy insolvent retailer Wissmach
10 February 2012
CANADA: Trimera to speed domestic design and production
10 February 2012
GERMANY: Hybrid yarn developed for sport and leisure wear
10 February 2012
US: Perry Ellis inks men's wear deal with Duckie Brown
10 February 2012
FINLAND: Investments weigh on Marikekko FY profit
10 February 2012
UK: Woolmark relaunches Cool Wool campaign
10 February 2012
US: Zero discharge initiative "should include suppliers"
9 February 2012
Viewpoint: Cambodia's garment sector faces continued challenges
9 February 2012
INDIA: Rising interest rates a "mounting crisis" for exporters
9 February 2012
SOUTH KOREA: Hyosung develops new dyeable elastane
9 February 2012
UK: Retailer Shoon collapses into administration
9 February 2012
US: Rising costs push yarn maker Unifi to Q2 loss
9 February 2012
CAMBODIA: Tribunal urges "immediate steps" on garment pay
8 February 2012
US: Nike backs waterless fabric dyeing process
8 February 2012
US: Cotton costs halve Levi Strauss Q4 profit
8 February 2012
EU: Industry group backs anti-counterfeiting pact
8 February 2012
UK: M&S recycles 100m hangers in six months
8 February 2012
UK: Shop-price inflation nears two-year low in January
8 February 2012
UK: Slowing January sales to weigh on SuperGroup FY
8 February 2012
UK: Mothercare names LoveFilm's Calver as new CEO
8 February 2012
US: RG Barry Q2 profit up 47% on strong slipper sales
8 February 2012
NETHERLANDS: IAF appointments strengthen its structure
8 February 2012
US: LF USA eyes expansion at new Greensboro office
7 February 2012
CANADA: Walmart to invest $750m in expanding operations
7 February 2012
UPDATE: SOUTH AFRICA: Seardel to cut up to 1,500 jobs
7 February 2012
US: Bluefly names new CEO as Payner resigns
7 February 2012
